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Safety awareness

Dressing for the Lab

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Understand the basic dress code that allows you to complete safe lab work. Learn about personal protective equipment and explain its purpose.

Learning outcomes

  • Dress appropriately for the lab
  • Outline the function of basic personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Skills

Working in a Safe Manner

  • When and why it is important to wear goggles, gloves and a lab coat
  • Why it is good practice to wear clothing that covers the knees in the lab
  • Why open-toed shoes should not be worn in the lab
  • Why it is important to tie hair back and remove all loose jewellery in the lab

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Dr. Sharon Williams
Coventry University

“It has been a great experience to implement the online material and see the impact. The students found it very helpful and engaging. It takes away the fear of uncertainty before coming to the lab.”

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Safety awareness

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